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Vibrio, Aeromonas, Campylobacter
Characteristics of Vibrio, Aeromonas, etc.
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Microbiology
Undergraduate 3
07/13/2013

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Term
What colour will a colony of Vibrio cholerae appear on TCBS agar?
Definition
Yellow
Term
What test is used to distinguish Vibrio from Aeromonas?
Definition
O/129 - Vibrio is sensitive while Aeromonas is resistant.
Term
What organism grows pink-centered colonies on CIN agar?
Definition
Aeromonas
Term
Which of the following specimens is not appropriate for anaerobic culture: pericardial fluid, duodenal aspirate, or abscess?
Definition
Duodenal aspirate
Term
Which Vibrio members are not haplophilic?
Definition
V. cholerae and V. mimicus
Term
Vibrio species exhibit a mucoid reaction when mixed with what substance?
Definition
Sodium desoxycholate
Term
Which Vibrio species is responsible for "summer diarrhoea"?
Definition
Vibrio parahaemolyticus
Term
What colour will a colony of Vibrio parahaemolyticus appear on TCBS agar?
Definition
Green
Term
True/False: Aeromonas is typically beta-haemolytic on SBA.
Definition
True
Term
What organism is found in a high percentage of chicken available for retail purchase?
Definition
Campylobacter jejuni
Term
What characteristic shape and motility does Campylobacter exhibit microscopically?
Definition
"Seagull-wing" shapes; darting motility
Term
What growth conditions (temperature, atmosphere, media) are required for Campylobacter?
Definition
42C, microaerophilic, CAMPY media
Term
Will Campylobacter grow on MAC agar?
Definition
No
Term
What organism is associated with gastric and duodenal ulcers?
Definition
Helicobacter pylori
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